Catering Lead: Events & Guest Experience Leader

panerabread; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team tips

Free meals

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Insurance

Tuition discounts

Career development

Job summary

Panera is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and ensure a delightful guest experience. You will coordinate with guests, deliver orders, and uphold food safety standards while promoting Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

This role requires a proactive self-starter with excellent organizational skills, a valid driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Competitive pay with team tips and strong growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler's Card) as required by law.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects 25–50 pounds.
• Own a vehicle and a valid driving record for delivering orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Maintain health and food safety standards and Panera's quality expectations.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.
• Support managers and team members as needed.

Skills

Customer focus

Effective communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Driving

Job description

Panera is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and ensure a delightful guest experience. You will coordinate with guests, deliver orders, and uphold food safety standards while promoting Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

This role requires a proactive self-starter with excellent organizational skills, a valid driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Competitive pay with team tips and strong growth opportunities await.